Cenepa Red Pencilfish

Source: Harvested from Nature
Estimated size at shipping: 0.75-1"
Adult Size: around 0.5-1"

Overview:
We know folks are looking for females. We think this batch is probably all males, but they are being listed as unsexed because, while there are a few that are not colored up as much as others, our best guess is that those are subdominant males. Females remain rarer than a hen's tooth.

These guys have red bodies that ends at the base of their top stripe.

Pencilfish are a cousin of Tetras. They have elongated bodies and little mouths. Coming in a wide assortment of colors and patterns, they're a great addition to planted, community tanks.

Setup Considerations:
Pencilfish are a schooling fish and prefer to be in large groups of their own species. They're a great addition to planted tanks and will readily spawn provided clean water and high protein food.

Diet:
Pencilfish have small mouths, so nano pellets and crushed flakes are great foods. Supplementing with live foods like microworms and baby brine is always suggested.